Case Studies
At EdLight, we believe teachers deserve more than pre-packaged PD. Our professional learning is built around one core truth: teachers get better when they have time, space, and support to reflect deeply on their students’ thinking. We help educators interpret handwritten student work, surface misconceptions, and design instruction that’s responsive, rigorous, and joyful.
We will partner with your team to co-create professional learning that aligns with your curriculum, honors your instructional goals, and builds sustainable capacity across your community.
Here’s what we know:
Teacher burnout is often caused by disconnection... from their purpose, from relevant growth, and from progress in their practice.
Teachers are more likely to stay when they feel growth in themselves and their students.
One-size-fits-all PD doesn’t work. Teachers need personalized, ongoing support.
Schools that invest in this support see stronger teaching and improved retention.
16%
Would recommend the profession to others
19%
Believe the job is sustainable
90%
of teachers vacancies filled each year are due to voluntary resignations
Source: Educators for Excellence, 2024
High-Impact Teacher Development
We help teachers build the skills to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and adapt it for all learners. Our offerings include:
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Curriculum implementation support across core subjects (math, literacy, science, and social studies)
Training in content-specific instructional strategies and differentiation techniques
Support for lesson planning, unit design, and responsive teaching
Vertical alignment across grade levels
Digital literacy and tech integration
Data-Driven Support for Struggling Students
We equip teachers with research-based strategies to meet the needs of students who need more:
Intervention design for reading and math
Progress monitoring and assessment analysis
Strategies for matching instruction to data
Supports for dyslexia and related disorders
SEL-informed approaches for at-risk learners
Coaching and Leadership Development
Sustainable change starts with confident, capable leaders. We support instructional leaders and teachers alike through:
1:1 coaching and feedback
Professional learning community (PLC) facilitation
Teacher leadership development
Coaching and observation training for school leaders
Goal-setting, classroom management, and student learning strategies
Personalized training that creates better educators
EdLight partners with educators and leaders to create measurable, lasting improvements in teaching and learning:
100%
of teachers improved their ability to identify student strategies and respond effectively to student work.
97%
of teachers demonstrated measurable growth in content expertise and teaching practices.
94%
of teachers increased their use of formative assessments to guide instruction.
A Valley View School District Teacher
“I am always grateful to learn and experience new things that I can take back and immediately implement [in] my classroom.”
Christy Vehe, Director of Math and Science 6-12, Valley View School District
“Teachers received professional learning that we came together and co-crafted [with EdLight]...Teachers got to see their students grouped. They got to take advantage of reflecting on student work and thinking about ‘how do I reteach? What can I reteach?”
Foxborough Regional Charter School Leadership Team
“This partnership has helped our leaders become proactive drivers of instructional improvement”
EdLight has worked with over 15,000 students across 30 schools and districts, driving significant improvements in instructional practice and student outcomes. Our partnerships with schools like:
Foxborough Regional Charter School:
Strengthened instructional coherence and built educator capacity to drive student success.
UP Education Network:
Developed systems for data analysis, enhancing instructional alignment and boosting student achievement.
Valley View School District:
Improved teacher practice and leadership capacity through targeted, data-driven instructional strategies.
Teryn Thomas, CEO
With over 15 years of experience as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher, Teryn founded EdLight to create sustainable, student-centered learning environments. She’s led school-wide curriculum initiatives and guided districts through successful curriculum adoption and implementation, ensuring that systems are built for long-term success and teacher empowerment. Teryn’s focus is on partnership and building school autonomy, with a clear vision to make EdLight’s impact self-sustaining over time.
Lindsay Looft, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning
With 18 years of experience in curriculum development, Lindsay designs and leads professional learning programs that align with the needs of every district we serve. She’s worked with educators from New York City to DC, delivering training that increases teacher effectiveness and student engagement. Lindsay is passionate about making math accessible to all learners and has developed systems for supporting equitable teaching practices that boost student success, particularly in underserved communities.
